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New data: How effective is the Covid vaccine?

Data from five million Kiwis shows Covid shot's effectiveness against infection and worse.

Retiree, 87, enjoys ‘very active’ life 20 years after cancer diagnosis

'I just carried on as life was normal.'

Healthline advised man to self-care, hours later he was dead

The man, who had an aortic dissection, was wrongly advised to care for himself at home.

Kiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costs

Carolyn Cooper warns that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia.

Trying a new diet? Ask these four questions first

Opinion: With so many diets around, make an informed decision before committing to one.

What are the risks of hair transplants?

Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life.

Mummy's little helpers: The Kiwi women illegally trading meds to ‘get it all done’

The Drug Foundation has warned of the risks.

Opinion: 'Tadpole water' sounds gross but could be good for you

Adding chia seeds to your water to support weight loss may not be that far-fetched.

Why a ‘life review’ can be powerful, at any age

New York Times: Why reflecting on your past can boost happiness and reduce anxiety.

GPs warn of primary care collapse in New Zealand

A group representing GPs has issued a bleak assessment of the state of primary care in New Zealand. Video | Corey Fleming | Ben Dickens

'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapse

Doctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.

New research: Why you shouldn't take your phone to bed

Study challenges notions over disrupted sleep after body cams monitor kids' screen time.

What alcohol is doing to your brain - and how much is a safe amount

Telegraph: It’s not just your liver you should worry about.

'I didn’t have a choice': Woman forced to work through chemo to pay bills

A woman says she was forced to work while battling cancer just to help ends meet.

Greater awareness of contagious respiratory virus needed as rates grow - expert

Maori and Pasifika in lower socioeconomic areas have a greater risk of hospitalisation.

Community in shock as Waiheke's only after-hours medical clinic shuts down

Locals have been blindsided by the closure, with no clear explanation provided.

The simple upper-body exercise that could transform your health

Telegraph: The dead hang can transform your upper-body strength and boost your grip.

Silicosis threat greater than asbestos: push for NZ to act on deadly dust

Call to ban engineered stone benchtops in NZ due to silicosis risk.